Kudos to Southampton Town Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara for instructing the Highway Department to remove illegally placed political signs from public highways, Community Preservation Fund properties and Southampton Town parks [“Political Signs Will Vanish From Southampton Town Roadsides After Board Action on Tuesday,” 27east.com, September 25].
The lawn sign season typically plateaus in early to middle October, and, man, is it ugly. Half of them break from the wind, wind up in the road and make our highways look like dumping grounds for trash. I saw one planted in front of a memorial park the other day and was disgusted by the disrespect.
I think that Councilwoman McNamara is speaking for the vast majority on this issue, and I thank her for her efforts on our behalf.
Craig Catalanotto
Speonk
Gas Station PloyA toxic mix of arrogance and avarice was dished out last week at Southampton Town Hall by the Shinnecock Nation [“Shinnecock Bristle Against Doubts About Rights To Develop Westwoods,” 27east.com, September 25]. According to tribal leaders, your home is on...
Courage NotedI would like to extend my sincere thanks to Southampton Village Trustee Ed Simioni for his support of village residents in advocating for transparency and adherence to the Freedom of Information Law. For background, the Village of Southampton has been...
Development TaleWhen developer Discovery Land of Arizona filed an application to build a 600-acre golf course resort in the Pine Barrens of East Quogue, the application was filed using a zoning vehicle called The Hills Planned Development District, or PDD. Unlike...
Stand UpAs the ongoing updates appear related to discussions regarding the Shinnecock Nation’s construction projects, I can only grimace when I hear the words: The talks were cordial. It became clear, as the Shinnecock constructed the 60-foot electronic billboards right next...
The Right CallOn September 30, Anthony Carter resigned from his position as Southampton Village administrator after less than one year on the job. His total compensation package was a record $335,000 per year, comprising a $215,000 salary on top of a $120,000...
False and MaliciousThis is in response to David Rung’s letter regarding labor relations in Southampton Village. Consistent with his practice, Mr. Rung, who has an ongoing dispute with the village over his taxes, misapprehends the facts or deliberately distorts them. I have...
Don't Lose FaithIt is my hope that when you cast your votes for the upcoming election that you take into consideration the future of our democracy, our country and our lives. I hope, regardless of your party affiliation, that you vote for...
Really MotivatedA note of thanks to the coward who stole the Harris/Walz signs in our neighborhood. This shameful violation really motivated me to get busy writing postcards, donating and canvassing for our Democrat candidates. It energized me more than ever to...
